Healthcare in Ottumwa, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.2%

0.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.7%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

25.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

16.7%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

9.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Loading map…
HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ottumwa Regional Health Center1.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Davis County Hospital19.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Monroe County Hospital20.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mahaska Health Partnership21.3 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Keokuk County Health Center23.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Ottumwa has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.